Thierry Gale

Thierry Gale (born May 1, 2002) is a Barbadian footballer who plays as a forward for Budapest Honvéd FC and the Barbados national team.[4]

Thierry Gale
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-01) 1 May 2002
Place of birth Barbados
Playing position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Pro Shottas United
Number 24
Youth career
Team
Pinehill St Leonard’s Boys School
Pro Shottas United
2018- Budapest Honvéd FC
National team‡
Barbados U15[1]
Barbados U16[2]
Barbados U17[3]
2018– Barbados 4 (0)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 3:52, September 1, 2018 (UTC)

Early career

Gale played football at St Leonard’s Boys School in the Barbados Secondary Schools Football League (BSSFL). He led them to a national title in 2014 at the under-14 level.[5] In 2016, he led the under-16 squad to a double (League and Knockout Cup).[6] He finished as the league's top scorer.

He repeated the feat in 2017, scoring three goals (including the game-winner in the final) in the U16 Knockout Cup,[2][7] and leading the league with nine goals. That same year, he scored a brace on the final matchday of the U19 League to secure the league title.[8] Two weeks later, he helped St Leonard's secure the double by scoring once in the U19 Knockout Cup final.[9] For his performances, he was named BSSFL Player of the Week.[10]

At the club level, Gale plays with the prestigious school, Pro Shottas United. He was named their Player of the Year in 2014.[11] In 2017, he led the under-15 squad to a first-place finish at the Guardian Group Youth Football Competition, capturing MVP honors as well.[12]

In August 2018, Gale trialled with Hungarian club Budapest Honvéd, along with national team captain Rashad Jules.[13] In an interview with LoopTT, Jules called him "one of Barbados’ finest."[1] In October 2018, Gale officially signed with Budapest Honvéd and joined their youth team.[14]

International career

Gale made his full debut for the senior national team in a 0–0 friendly draw against Bermuda on 25 March 2018, entering the match as a substitute for team captain Rashad Jules in the closing minutes. He was 15 years old.[15][16]

International statistics
As of match played 20 August 2018.[4]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Barbados 201840
Total40

International goals
Scores and results list Barbados' goal tally first.[4]
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.5 September 2019Wildey Turf, Bridgetown, Barbados Saint Martin4–04–02019–20 CONCACAF Nations League C

Personal life

His father, Dwayne Gale, won two Barbados Premier League titles with Paradise FC, and one with Notre Dame, in the early 2000s. Playing as a forward, he earned two caps with the Barbados national team.[9][17]

His favorite professional player is Cristiano Ronaldo.[10]

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References
  1. Gilkes, Renaldo (29 August 2018). "Two top Bajan footballers off to Europe with big hopes". LoopTT. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  2. "Champions!". Barbados Today. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  3. Maitland, Nicholas (24 March 2018). "Bajans looking to seal series against Bermuda". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  4. Thierry Gale at National-Football-Teams.com
  5. Jordan, Chad (26 June 2014). "It's St Leonard's again". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  6. Gilkes, Renaldo (12 May 2016). "St. Leonard's Boys captures second BSSFL Title". Barbados Football Association. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  7. "Another football title for St Leonard's Boys'". loopnewsbarbados.com. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  8. "Richmond kings". Barbados Today. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  9. Goodman, Ria; Stuart, Ezra (13 December 2017). "St Leonard's lords of football". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  10. Gilkes, Renaldo (17 December 2017). "BSSFL Player of the Week: Thierry Gale". loopnewsbarbados.com. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  11. "Thierry the top Shotta". The Daily Nation. 11 February 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  12. Goodman, Ria (1 May 2017). "Pro Shottas 'Shotting'". The Daily Nation. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  13. Lindsay, Morissa (26 August 2018). "National football players on professional contract in Hungary". Barbados Today. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  14. "Young Gale signs with Honvéd FC". www.nationnews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
  15. "Bragging rights to Barbados soccer". Caribbean Life. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  16. "Barbados vs. Bermuda 0–0". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  17. Thierry Gale at National-Football-Teams.com


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